Fragrance comparison

Gucci Bamboo vs Red Queen Citrusy Blossom

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 30 Oct 2026 4,843 ratings analysed

3 wins

Gucci Bamboo

Gucci

3.624,840 votes

Rank #7,801 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Red Queen Citrusy Blossom

Pupa

4.003 votes

Rank #57,427 WoodyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci Bamboo takes 3 of 5 categories.

Gucci Bamboo
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Red Queen Citrusy Blossom
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gucci Bamboo3/5

Red Queen Citrusy Blossom2/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gucci Bamboo
Sillage & projection: Red Queen Citrusy Blossom
Value for money: Red Queen Citrusy Blossom
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Gucci Bamboo
Fragranxe ranking: Gucci Bamboo

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Gucci BambooGucci

Red Queen Citrusy BlossomPupa

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 4,840 votes

Have 49%Had 29%Want 22%

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 30%Had 4%Want 65%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

46%Like

10%Ok

22%Dislike

2%Hate

4,840 votes

33%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityGucci Bamboo

SillageRed Queen Citrusy Blossom

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value88

Category winnerRed Queen Citrusy BlossomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus91%

woody83%

yellow floral74%

sweet65%

soft spicy56%

woody100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

green77%

powdery69%

musky61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both white floral, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15 to 30 minutes

Bergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

Casablanca LilyYlang-YlangOrange Blossom

Base3 to 6 hours

SandalwoodTahitian VanillaAmber

Top20-30 mins

BergamotOrange BlossomTea Leaf

Heart2-3 hrs

Cactus JuiceCasablanca LilyYlang-Ylang

Base4-6 hrs

SandalwoodCedarWhite Musk

Category winnerGucci BambooLongest dry-down: 3 to 6 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall45

Winter25

Day100

Night27

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,801

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews208

Overall rank#57,427

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGucci BambooHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gucci Bamboo by Gucci is a clean, crisp floral fragrance built around bright citrus and smooth white flowers. It opens with an immediate lift of tart bergamot, leading quickly into a luminous heart of Casablanca lily, ylang ylang, and sweet orange blossom. The floral bouquet feels airy and sheer rather than dense or h…

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Pupa Red Queen Citrusy Blossom bursts open with brisk Italian bergamot, fresh orange blossom, and an unmistakable wash of crushed green tea leaf. That initial sharp alcohol flash evaporates within three minutes, revealing an unexpectedly refreshing heart of watery cactus juice and creamy Casablanca lily. It is crisp, …

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Gucci Bamboo or Red Queen Citrusy Blossom?

Gucci Bamboo takes 3 of 5 categories. Gucci Bamboo is rated 3.62/5 from 4,840 votes; Red Queen Citrusy Blossom is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Gucci Bamboo for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Red Queen Citrusy Blossom for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gucci Bamboo or Red Queen Citrusy Blossom?

Gucci Bamboo lasts longest (Gucci Bamboo 60/100, Red Queen Citrusy Blossom 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gucci Bamboo or Red Queen Citrusy Blossom?

Red Queen Citrusy Blossom projects furthest (Red Queen Citrusy Blossom 69/100, Gucci Bamboo 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gucci Bamboo and Red Queen Citrusy Blossom smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Casablanca Lily, Ylang-Ylang and Orange Blossom.

Is Gucci Bamboo or Red Queen Citrusy Blossom better for summer or winter?

Gucci Bamboo suits daytime wear; Red Queen Citrusy Blossom suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gucci Bamboo and Red Queen Citrusy Blossom?

Gucci Bamboo has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Casablanca Lily, Ylang-Ylang and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Tahitian Vanilla and Amber. Red Queen Citrusy Blossom has top notes of Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Tea Leaf, heart notes of Cactus Juice, Casablanca Lily and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar and White Musk.